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\n Related: <\/span>Meet Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Harry Potter’ Stunt Double David Holmes<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDaniel Radcliffe became a household name after starring in Harry Potter \u2014 but his former stunt double David Holmes\u2019 story remains untold. Radcliffe, 34, and Holmes, 42, bonded in 2000 after Holmes was hired to be his stunt double in the beloved fantasy franchise. However, tragedy struck in 2009 ahead of Deathly Hallows: Part 1\u2019s [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cThis auction has been especially meaningful, with David Holmes joining us in the room to introduce the incredible Marauder\u2019s Map, which has broken a world-record for the most expensive Harry Potter prop sold at auction,\u201d founder and CEO of Propstore, Stephen Lane,<\/strong> said via a press release. \u201cWith more incredible items set to go under the hammer over the next three days, we invite collectors and fans worldwide to participate in this unforgettable event.\u201d<\/p>\nPrior to the auction, Holmes, who owned the Marauder\u2019s Map, shared via Instagram why he was selling the prop.<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\n\u201cWhile digging through some old memorabilia from my days on the Potter set, I stumbled upon something truly magical\u2014a real, on-screen Marauder\u2019s Map, tucked away with the get-well cards my mum saved from my time at Stanmore Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, where I was in rehab. For fans, you\u2019ll remember this map from Prisoner of Azkaban, helping Harry navigate the hallways of Hogwarts and revealing everyone\u2019s comings and goings,\u201d Holmes wrote in October.<\/p>\n
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Holmes added that life has been tough over the past year, elaborating on the struggles he\u2019s been forced to face \u2013 including financial difficulties.<\/p>\n
Prior to the auction, Holmes, who owned the Marauder\u2019s Map, shared via Instagram why he was selling the prop.<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\n\u201cWhile digging through some old memorabilia from my days on the Potter set, I stumbled upon something truly magical\u2014a real, on-screen Marauder\u2019s Map, tucked away with the get-well cards my mum saved from my time at Stanmore Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, where I was in rehab. For fans, you\u2019ll remember this map from Prisoner of Azkaban, helping Harry navigate the hallways of Hogwarts and revealing everyone\u2019s comings and goings,\u201d Holmes wrote in October.<\/p>\n
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Holmes added that life has been tough over the past year, elaborating on the struggles he\u2019s been forced to face \u2013 including financial difficulties.<\/p>\n
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